Database 83rd Infantry Division

Ransom J Davis (34389354)

Name Davis, Ransom J
Rank Sergeant
Army Serial # 34389354
State South Carolina
Date of death 1944-07-21
Plot, Row, Grave D, 5, 14
Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps
Unit A Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Sergeant Davis was a member of A Company. The morning report for July 18, 1944 on page 40 show his promotion from Private First Class to Sergeant. Page 40 can be seen here as well. Page 57 in the same morning report shows him killed in action on July 21, 1944. Page 57 can be seen here as well.
Morning reports
1944-07-18 PVT Promoted to Sergeant as of July 18, 1944 A / 329 view page
1944-07-21 SGT Killed in action on July 21, 1944 A / 329 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
329 / 1943 / #11 PVT

Good Conduct Medal awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity on November 12, 1943.

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